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Leeds United want to sign Internacional striker Raykkonen.
The 17-year-old center forward has impressed the club’s youth team and his performances have attracted the attention of several clubs. Teams across Europe and South America are following his progress, and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.
Leeds and Newcastle keen on Raykkonen
According to a report from SpearLeeds United and Newcastle United are keen to sign the 17-year-old from the Premier League. It remains to be seen whether they will decide to follow up on their interest with a formal proposal to seal the deal.
Leeds could use more quality and depth in the attacking unit, and the 17-year-old would be a long-term acquisition. He’s not ready for the Premier League yet, but he could be a future investment for the club.
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Raykkonen would like to move
The opportunity to move to England will be exciting for the young striker. This would be a huge step forward for him, and he will be looking to establish himself as a first-team player at the club in the future.
Leeds have done well in developing young players in the past, and they could play a key role in the striker’s development. If they can sign him for a reasonable amount, he could prove to be a bargain in the future.
Meanwhile, Newcastle are looking to build a formidable team for the future, and it’s no surprise that they are keen to bring in some elite young talent. They have the financial muscle to pay a premium for the player, and it will be interesting to see if they can win the race for his signature.
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